Below Average
#3323 of 3,778 schools in FL
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral
Elementary School · Lee · Cape Coral, FL
A Lee charter elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2107 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991
- Math 28% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 46.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,927
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33991; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 1,040 | Compare → |
| Patriot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 821 | Compare → |
| Brighton Academy IPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Grace Community School of SkylinePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #79 of 110
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is a public elementary school in Cape Coral, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 46.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,323 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral
What grades does Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral serve?
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is 46.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral rank in FL?
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral ranks #3,323 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral a Title I school?
No, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral?
40.9% of students at Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 46.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (239) 829-5134
- Area population (ZIP 33991)
- 25,991
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33991; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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